Background*

Mr. Andy F. Bessette has been the Chief Administrative Officer and an Executive Vice President of The Travelers Companies, Inc. since April 2004. Mr. Bessette served as an Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of The St. Paul Companies Inc. (SPC) since January 2002. Mr. Bessette held various positions in corporate real estate and corporate services at Travelers Insurance Company, including the position of Vice President since 1999. From 1980 to December ... 2001, Mr. Bessette held a number of management positions at TIGHI. He has been the Chairman of the Board of Metrohartford Alliance since 2006. He serves as a Director of University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc.

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